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Q172110: Cannot Install Windows NT Workstation from ZAK Server

Article: Q172110
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 25-FEB-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Zero Administration Kit for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install Windows NT Workstation 4.0 from a Zero
Administration Kit (ZAK) Server, the following error message may be displayed
when the GUI portion of Setup starts:

  Windows NT Setup

  No previous version of Windows NT could be found on your computer. Setup is
  unable to verify that you qualify to use this upgrade product.

  Press F3 to exit

CAUSE
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When you configured the ZAK Server distribution point, you used the upgrade
version of Windows NT Workstation.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, use the full retail version of Windows NT Workstation 4.0
when you create the distribution point for Windows NT Workstation on your ZAK
Server.

Additional query words: 4.00

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbWinNTWsearch kbAudDeveloper kbZAWNTW400
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0

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